Kerala PSC Legal Metrology Inspector Syllabus 2026 – Download PDF & Exam Pattern

The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) has released the detailed syllabus for the Inspector of Legal Metrology Exam 2026 (Category No. 613/2025). Candidates preparing for the Kerala PSC Legal Metrology Inspector recruitment can download the official syllabus PDF and exam pattern from this page.

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The official Kerala PSC Legal Metrology Inspector Syllabus PDF 2026 is available for download. Click the link below to access the complete syllabus with all subject-wise topics, weightage, and exam pattern details.

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Kerala PSC Legal Metrology Inspector Exam Pattern 2026

The exam is objective type (MCQ) with 100 questions for 100 marks. The duration is 1 Hour 30 Minutes. There is negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer.

• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
• Negative Marking: Yes – 1/3 mark deducted for wrong answer
• Selection Process: Written Exam + Interview

Section-Wise Mark Distribution

• Basics of Electronic Measurement System: 10 Questions (10 Marks)
• Information Security & IT Applications (incl. Computer Security, MS Office): 15 Questions (15 Marks)
• Physics: 30 Questions (30 Marks)
• Chemistry: 30 Questions (30 Marks)
• Mathematics: 20 Questions (20 Marks)

Kerala PSC Legal Metrology Inspector Syllabus 2026 – Subject Wise Topics

1. Basics of Electronic Measurement System

• Classification of instruments (Deflection & Null type), Static & Dynamic characteristics, Errors, Scale range & span
• Indicating Instruments – Torques, Damping, Moving coil & Moving iron, Galvanometer, Ammeters/Voltmeters, Energy meters, Wattmeters
• DC & AC Bridges – Wheatstone, Kelvin’s double, Hay’s, Maxwell’s, Schering, Wein bridge
• Cathode Ray Oscilloscope – Block diagram, Lissajous pattern, Frequency & Phase measurement, Dual trace & DSO

2. Information Security & IT Applications / Computer Security & Cryptography / MS Office & Internet

• IT in various sectors, Ethical & social issues
• Security concepts, Cryptography, Authentication, Intrusion detection, Malware, Firewall
• Windows, MS Word (Formatting, Tables, Mail Merge), MS Excel (Functions, Charts, Database operations), Internet basics

3. Physics

• Measurement, Mechanics, Properties of Matter, Heat & Thermodynamics
• Optics, Electrostatics & Current Electricity, Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction & AC
• Electronics (Semiconductors, Diodes, Transistors, Logic gates), Atomic Physics

4. Chemistry

• States of Matter, Solutions, Electrochemistry, Analytical Principles
• Polymers, Chemistry in Everyday Life, Fuels & Explosives
• Nanomaterials, Spectroscopy (UV-Vis, IR, NMR), Environmental Chemistry

5. Mathematics

• Mental Ability & Reasoning (Coding-Decoding, Series, Clock)
• Quantitative Aptitude (Numbers, Percentage, Interest, Time & Work)
• Mensuration, Quadratic Equations, Matrices & Determinants
• Systems of Linear Equations, Permutations & Combinations
• Applications of Differentiation & Integration, Differential Equations

Preparation Tips

• Understand the Syllabus: Download the official syllabus and analyze each topic with marks weightage.
• Create a Study Plan: Divide time based on section marks; focus more on Physics and Chemistry.
• Refer to Best Books: Use NCERT textbooks for Physics/Chemistry basics and standard reference books for advanced topics.
• Practice Previous Papers: Solve past papers to understand trends and difficulty level.
• Take Mock Tests: Practice in timed conditions to improve speed and accuracy.
• Focus on Technical Subjects: Strengthen core concepts in Measurement Systems, Electronics, and Science.
• Make Short Notes: Prepare formulas and key principles for last-minute revision.

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